Sponsored by: Business Development Bank of Canada 
Award Nominees:
- Helping Nature Heal Inc.
- New Germany Building Supplies (2004) Ltd.
- Chester Pharmasave
Sponsored by: Bell Aliant
Award Nominees:
- Mahone Auto
- Kelly Oickle Enterprises Ltd. (Swiss Chalet)
- Brady Home Building Centre
Sponsored by: Clearwater Seafoods Limited
Award Nominees:
- Helping Nature Heal Inc
- School House Gluton-Free Gourmet Ltd.
- Van Dyk's Health Juice Products Ltd
Sponsored by: Nova Scotia Business Inc.
Award Nominees:
- DPM Solutions
- PRO Oceanus Systems Inc
- TecBox International Ltd.
- RU Safe Inc.
Sponsored by: Acadia Centre for Social & Business Entrepreneurship
Award Nominees:
- Best Western Plus, Bridgewater
- Lahave River Chiropractic and Health Centre
- Ironworks Distillery
Sponsored by: CIBC & Investment Advisor, Greg Flinn with CIBC Wood Gundy
Award Nominees:
- Atlantica Hotel & Marina, Oak Island
- Comfort Inn, Bridgewater
- Best Coast Coffee Gallery
